Extension cord for 12 volt power supply

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tpcollins

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A bit off topic but I'm hoping one of you experts could help me. I have a game cam that takes 6 D batteries and when new, they're a hair over 9.6 volts. I also have a solar power panel with a built in 2.4 aH 12 volt battery that is used as a supplement power source.

My issue is the solar power panel has only a 10' long cord and where I place the cam, I can't get the solar panel located in a sunny spot to recharge. Could I add a 10', 15', or 20' extension cord that would allow me to locate the solar panel closer to a better spot for recharging? I'm concerned about line loss but I don't think there is much to begin with - I'm just not sure. Thanks.
 
What is the voltage and current level the cord needs to transmit?

You can extend, or replace, the 10' cord with a longer one. You just need to figure the wire size needed to insure that it doesn't have and excessive voltage drop.
 
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